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From the time she was two years old, Jazz knew that she had a girl's brain in a boy's body. She loved pink and dressing up as a mermaid and didn't feel like herself in boy's clothing. This confused her family, until they took her to a doctor who said that Jazz was transgender and that she was bor...

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The ultimate coming out survival guide by queer and trans activist-and social media superstar-Miles McKenna Activist Miles McKenna came out on his YouTube channel in 2017, documenting his transition to help other teens navigate their identities and take charge of their own coming-out stories. From that wisdom comes Out!, the ultimate coming-out survival guide. Find validation, inspiration, and support for your questions big and small-whether you're exploring your identity or seeking to understand the experience of an awesome queer person in your life.

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Parenting Team - Understanding your relationships

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Online Course: Understanding trauma - Solihull Approach | Parenting

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Online course: UNDERSTANDING TRAUMA Who is it for? The Solihull Approach online course, ‘Understanding trauma’, is for practitioners working with children, families and adults. The aim of this course is to: Deepen understanding of the effects of trauma, the recovery process and how society can suppo…

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The 24/7 online support service is a collaboration between Shropshire Council's Public Health Team and Togetherall, an online service provider which offers free access and support for people with anxiety, depression and other common mental health issues.

Togetherall offers an anonymous community where members can share how they are feeling and support each other. The service includes:

Access 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Clinically managed with trained professionals available 24/7 to keep the community safe

Self-assessments and recommended resources

Creative tools to help express how you're feeling

Wide range of self-guided courses to do at your own pace

To access support go to www.togetherall.com . The service is free and only requires a postcode and email address to register.

Councillor Dean Carroll, Cabinet Member with responsibilities for public health and adult social care said:

"There are many pressures in our lives that can sometimes feel overwhelming and lead us to feel sad, depressed, anxious, confused or struggling to cope. It can often be helpful to talk through these concerns with a trusted person, others who have been through similar experiences or to be able to use creative outlets to express emotions.

" Togetherall is a new online offer for Shropshire residents and health and social care staff working in Shropshire and offers a safe and anonymous digital environment to support mental health and wellbeing.

"I would therefore really encourage anyone who is feeling overwhelmed and struggling to cope with day to day life, especially during this time, to sign up. Togetherallis free for anyone aged 16 and above, and can be accessed at www.togetherall.com and only requires a postcode and email address to register."

Gordon Kochane, Public Health Consultant and Mental Health Lead at Shropshire Council added;

"Togetherall is an online community for anyone aged 16 and above to share experiences about their mental and emotional health in confidence, offer peer to peer support, utilise creative tools and is accessible 24/7 with trained professionals always available.

"There are also options to take part in a range of free self-guided courses to do at your own pace covering topics such as managing sleep problems, stress and worry, social anxiety and anger management as well as access to self-assessments and resources to help people look after themselves, take control and feel better."

Henry Jones, CEO of Togetherall commented:

"I am delighted to announce the availability of Togetherall to residents of Shropshire. Returning to new forms of normality after an unprecedented start to 2020 has been a challenge for everyone, which is why a resource such as ours is freely accessible to the whole population, who have had to cope with heightened feelings of stress, anxiety, isolation and loneliness.

"Togetherall offers residents a connection with our supportive and safe online community, built on shared experiences, where members can truly say how they are feeling, learn new coping skills and feel better in themselves."

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The 24/7 online support service is a collaboration between Shropshire Council's Public Health Team and Togetherall, an online service provider which offers free access and support for people with anxiety, depression and other common mental health issues. Togetherall offers an anonymous community where members can share how they are feeling and support each other.

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Improve your confidence, knowledge and skills in supporting young people in crisis. Created by young people working in partnership with mental health experts. Short, accessible video guides and text resources. All for free.

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Unique, co-produced learning guides to increase knowledge and confidence for anyone supporting young people in a mental health crisis. Crisis Tools is relevant to anyone who may find themselves supporting a young person in crisis including parents, carers and professionals.

The Crisis Tools website features a resource sharing hub and bite-sized learning guides aimed at improving your knowledge and understanding of young people's experiences when getting help in crisis.

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Free learning guides co-produced by young people and mental health professionals.

Find useful resources from your peers, and share your own!

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THE BIOLOGY OF STRESS & THE SCIENCE OF HOPE "...AN ENGROSSING STUDY OF HOW ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES (OR ACES) CAN BE LINKED TO DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR AND MEDICAL DISEASES" -Matt Fagerholm ROGEREBERT.COM THE BIOLOGY OF STRESS & THE SCIENCE OF HOPE

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The Wellbeing and Recovery College provides recovery-focused education courses that are accessible to everyone in our local communities. We work together to create an environment of hope, control and opportunity for us all.

"...let's focus on the humanity we share rather than the diagnosis we do not" - Elyn Saks, TED Talk 2012

We do this by:

bringing together professional, carer and people with lived experience equally to guide all aspects of the college and our courses (co-production)

challenging stigma

creating a safe environment where we can learn from each other and recognise each other's strengths and vulnerabilities

keeping strong links with our communities

supporting and recognising that everyone's wellbeing and recovery is individual

focusing on what makes us well

being open and accessible to all.

Our long term aim is to offer a balance of online and face-to-face courses, in Stafford, Shrewsbury, Telford, or online, and this blended approach began in Spring Term 2022. We are continuously working to increase the in-person courses gradually over time, alongside our online courses, to offer all students a choice of how they would like to attend. All in-person courses will be subject to government guidelines at the time, and we will let you know if there are any changes to courses that you have booked onto.

We will continue to keep in touch with our students and keep everyone up to date with ongoing developments and plans; we have a regular email update and you can also follow us on our Facebook page: Wellbeing and Recovery College MPFT and Twitter: @reccollegempft for our latest news.

If you have any questions please contact us via our direct line 01785 221257, College Mobile 07891 099460 or you can email wellbeingrec@mpft.nhs.uk

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We should be re-opening fully sometime in October (see below for updates)

Click on above image to view map showing our new location..

The entrance is from the "Castle Hill" road at the back of the Watergate Centre. (Used to be Argos).

There is very limited parking at this entrance and nearest free long term parking is by the Thai Resaurant by Jubilee Park. Tesco car park you are limited to 3 hours.

At last the new rear door is fitted and we can now open on our prefered days of Wednesday and Thursday 10 to 4.

November Issue of UK Shed Association "Shoulder to Shoulder" The introduction is well worth reading as it puts the current situation in perspective and looks forward to the positive effect we shedders should be trying to have.

Work on benches in main workshop and first floor is complete and the railing for the balconey should be finished this week.

We expect the new entrance door that will allow us free choice of what days to be open to be installed on or soon after December 6th.

So from Tuesday December 14th we can open on whichever days the members prefer. Initially probably two days out of Tuesday Wednesday Thursday,, that can be decided as soon as the rear door has actually been installed.

The new membership form has now been agreed, copies are available in the shed or can be downloaded with this link. WMIS Membership Application Form Ver 2.pdf

We need both old and new members to complete the form.

We have now been open two days a week since Friday October 1st.

The shed is open on Thursdays and Fridays from 1030am (or a little before) until around 4pm.

Work continues arranging the workshop and building benched, handrails etc and there is still much to do.

Discussions are ongoing to expand the range of activities on offer and to write up new documentation such as Safety Policy and Membership forms.

Draft documents have been posted on this website see WMIS Forms and Docs

At some point in next weeks the entrance door will be rebuilt (To which we will have a key) and we will be able to discuss which days and time members would prefer.

There will be an AGM soon probably in November and notice of this will be emailed to everyone we have email addresses for. So, members or prospective members please make sure Geoff has your email.

Many thanks to all those who helped with the big move in on Wednesday and Thursday Sept 29th and 30th.

Electrical Instalation was completed by Lee Sharp of Sharp Spark Electrical (07740596032) on September 20th Click this link to view pictures and drawings. . (With a little assistance from "an elderly apprentice" who only made one mistake.)

August

Working parties worked at the Watergate center over the August Bank Holiday weekend and the space is now spruced up.

July:

The Shed held a meeting on Wednesday July 28th at the Black Bear Pub and agreed to go ahead with re-establishing the shed at the Watergate Centre..

We will expand our facilities and activities well beyond woodwork.

Support the Shed for Free When Shopping

See https://whitchurchmeninsheds.uk/contact for info on the Amazon and Paypal schemes where you can make small donations to WMIS when you shop. The newer Amazon Smile scheme costs you nothing and Amazon donates 0.5% to your nominated charity; which can be WMIS if you wish (Please)..

UK Sheds Assoociation

The UK Shed association has a lot of content on their YouTube Channel from the recent Shedfest on line event and earlier which is worth watching.

UK Sheds on YOU Tube ,,, ... UK Shed Ass.

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We should be re-opening fully sometime in October (see below for updates) Click on above image to view map showing our new location.. The entrance is from the "Castle Hill" road at the back of the Watergate Centre. (Used to be Argos).

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Bright Star empowers people to make changes through boxing, education and community programmes

Bright Star empowers people to make changes through boxing, education and community programmes

Bright Star empowers people to make changes through boxing, education and community programmes

We use the power of boxing to transform lives.

We're proud to work as a team to support absolutely everyone with their goals.

Everything we do is based on our values of aspiration, respect, integrity and empowerment.

We know the massive difference boxing, education and community support can make when it comes to empowering these positive changes, especially for vulnerable people and young people at risk. And we achieve this across Bright Star, through our Bright Star Boxing Academy, our Education provision and Community programmes.
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Our boxing academy is based in Shifnal, Shropshire. We run a variety of sessions to suit absolutely everyone, including our competitive amateur squad, open adult sessions and junior sessions.

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Bright Star Futures is our alternative education programme. We work with young people aged 10-16 who are finding a mainstream school environment challenging and who may be at risk of being permanently excluded or becoming NEET.
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We use a combination of boxing and talking in our Community sessions to support varied and vulnerable groups. These sessions include our Counterpunch mental health groups and mentoring.
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Shropshire Mental Health Support of mental health services in Shrewsbury & Telford. Speak to Shropshire MHS.

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Bee U (previously known as CAMHS) is the emotional health and wellbeing service for people, up to the age of 25, living in Shropshire. The service offers a range of advice and support depending on the needs of the child or young person. These services include:

The Children's Society (known as BEAM) - you'll be able to access this service as a family, a parent carer or sibling, or as a child / young person (aged under 25). No appointment is needed for their drop-ins, which will provide low level strategies.

Kooth - Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people. One to one and group support via a social platform for children and young people aged 11-25.

Healios - A specialist online provider of mental health and neuro-developmental services with a mission to bring exceptional healthcare to anyone, anytime, anywhere.

If at any point a child / young person or a family demonstrate a need for further help and support that can't be met by these service providers, these services are able to refer on to the next level of help.

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Samaritans is a charity registered in England and Wales (219432) and in Scotland (SC040604) and incorporated in England and Wales as a company limited by guarantee (757372). Samaritans Ireland is a charity registered in the Republic of Ireland (20033668) and incorporated in the Republic of Ireland as a company limited by guarantee (450409).

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Mental Health conditions affect 1 in 4 people at some point during their lives, yet the stigma around using mental health services stops many people from seeking the help they need. Shrewsbury Town in the Community mean to tackle this through offering mental health sports sessions for those working through, or living with, a mental health condition.

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Please note that this page is in the process of being updated.

If you or someone you know has a problem with drugs and / or alcohol please contact the Shropshire Recovery Partnership (SRP), the treatment service that covers the county.

Working from the central hub in Roushill, Shrewsbury and satellite bases in Oswestry, Bridgnorth and Ludlow amongst others, SRP provide the following services:
SRP can be contacted in the following ways:

Individual 1-2-1 work with a keyworker

Group work sessions

Access to detox and rehabilitation services

Needle exchange services

Clinical services

Criminal justice interventions

Young Addaction; a dedicated young peoples service for 10-18 year olds.

We are located at:
Telephone: 01743 294700
Email: shropshireinfo@addaction.org

Shropshire Recovery Partnership
Roushill
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY1 1PQ

Young Addaction also run a dedicated telephone line for parents and carers who are concerned about the potential drug and alcohol use by children in their care.

Telephone: 07870 503187
SRP Social Media: Young Addaction Social Media:
The Shropshire Recovery Partnership can also be contacted on the following social media platforms:

Visit addaction.org.uk/services/shropshire-recovery-partnership for further information.

Mutual Aid

There is a wide range of mutual aid support and provision available across Shropshire.

Please check the websites below to find out local meeting details:

Further Information:

If you'd like any further information, please follow the links:

Alcohol

Drugs

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Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families

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Qube | Oswestry based charity serving the needs of the local community

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Qube Volunteer Centre has been promoting volunteering and working with local volunteers and organisations for over twenty years. We have a wealth of experience in everything to do with volunteers and volunteering; recruiting and placing volunteers to opportunities where they make a difference.

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Thank you for visiting this web page. If you're visiting because you've been recently bereaved we're very sorry to hear this and send you our condolences.

Bereavement Support - Call 0345 678 9028

A new service has been launched to support Shropshire residents who are experiencing and suffering from bereavement and loss during the coronavirus pandemic. The offer is open to anyone who has been bereaved by either a recent death or previous loss. The Bereavement Support Service is operated by Shropshire Council and community voluntary partners Samaritans, CRUSE, and Severn Hospice and CRANE counselling. If you or someone you know could benefit from this service, please call 0345 678 9028 for further information and access.

You may also find the Death during the COVID-19 pandemic - guidance and Bereavement and grief during the COVID-19 pandemic - Supporting yourself and others booklets helpful. Links to both can be found beneath related documents on the right hand side of this page. These booklets provide a compassionate overview of coping with loss, feelings that may be experienced, supporting others who are grieving and links to help and information. The booklet also provides a practical guide of the process for what needs to happen following a death and what has changed due to the pandemic.

Because of the current coronavirus restrictions in place we recognise that it may not be possible for you to hold the funeral service you might otherwise have had planned for your loved one. We're sorry about this situation and understand this is likely to be adding to your feelings of sadness, loss and anxiety during a time which for many, even under normal circumstances, is difficult and emotional.

There are currently certain restrictions in place for funerals, for example on how many people are allowed to attend, particularly within service chapels. You can find current funeral service information on the Bereavement Services homepage. Because the situation is evolving it's recommended that you discuss with your chosen funeral director what restrictions may be in place at the time of your loved one's funeral to find out what can be arranged in advance. Alternatively, you may find it useful to contact the staff at Emstrey Crematorium (operated on behalf of the council by The Crematoria and Memorial Group - Dignity) on 01743 237900.

Recognising how difficult and challenging current circumstances are, below we've collated various links to a number of online resources that may help you at this difficult time. There is advice on where to turn in the event of a bereavement, and some of the information is about alternatives you can consider if you're unable to attend a funeral service in person.

Advice for when you can't attend a funeral

If you can't attend a funeral service at Emstrey Crematorium it's possible to have the funeral livestreamed via internet so that you can view the service taking place remotely. By arrangement with the funeral director it may be possible for the hearse to pass by you/your property on route to the funeral service.

There are further suggestions in the following links:

Organisations offering bereavement support

Further support is attached to this page. Please note that Shropshire Council isn't responsible for the accuracy of the content of the websites linked to above.

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Support and resources for those recently bereaved

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Thank you for visiting this web page. If you're visiting because you've been recently bereaved we're very sorry to hear this and send you our condolences. A new service has been launched to support Shropshire residents who are experiencing and suffering from bereavement and loss during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Talking Therapies/ Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) services can support people with mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety or low mood.

Shropshire Primary Care Psychological Therapies Service aims to improve health and wellbeing by offering a range of help, advice, life skills courses, supported self-help, other groups, and individual therapies for everyone aged 16 and over.
COVID-19 update:
We are open to all professional and self-referrals, please see above for how to get in touch. Assessments and therapy (both individual and group) is being conducted via telephone, online and video call, or face to face where appropriate. As with other healthcare settings, anyone visiting us Face-to-Face will be asked to wear a mask, unless exempt.
We can arrange for interpreter support if necessary.

Who are we, and what can we offer?

We are a team of NHS specialists trained to offer effective talking therapies and support. Our team comprises cognitive behaviour therapists, counsellors and psychological wellbeing practitioners. We deliver a choice of evidence-based psychological therapies in a variety of modes including email, web-based programmes, telephone, face to face, individual and group interventions, to allow you to access the service in a flexible way which suits your lifestyle, and according to what is most appropriate for your needs.

We can assist with:

low self esteem

difficulty in relationships

stress

worry

anxiety

low mood

obsessions and compulsions

panic

phobia

trauma

anger problems

Self Referral

Although there is high demand for our services, we aim to offer you an appointment as soon as possible (within 2 to 4 weeks as an estimate). You can refer yourself into our service through the following methods:

Telephone

Please call us on 0300 123 6020.

You will need your NHS Number to hand, together with your name and address details.

The receptionist will take your details and will offer you an appointment for a telephone assessment with one of our qualified therapists, who can talk through the various treatments on offer with you.

Online

Please complete our online self-referral form.

GP

You can visit your GP, or other healthcare professional, to discuss your needs and they can then support you with a referral to us.

SilverCloud

SilverCloud is an online therapy programme that allows people to access Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques in a way that suits them. SilverCloud allows people to complete therapy in their own time and at their own pace, whilst still having regular online reviews with a trained practitioner within our team.

How can SilverCloud help me?

SilverCloud offers various programmes, consisting of evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Techniques. The programmes are made up of a variety of different modules, looking at the way we think, the way we behave and the way we feel. The modules consist of videos, activities to complete and case studies to read, as well as quizzes, audio guides and your own journal.

The Depression programme looks at Understanding Feelings, Boosting Behaviour and Challenging Thoughts, as well as ways to bring all three elements together.

The Generalised Anxiety programme looks at Understanding Feelings, Managing Worry and Challenging Thoughts, with optional modules on Facing Your Fears if required.

The Stress programme looks at Problem Solving techniques, time management and lifestyle choices.

There are optional modules to complete on Sleep Difficulties, Relaxation, Self-Esteem, Employment Support and Anger Management.

Is SilverCloud right for me?

SilverCloud is suitable for people who:

Have access to a computer, smart phone or tablet.

Feel confident in using the internet and apps in daily life

Feel motivated to change something in their life, and have clear goals to work towards

Have busy schedules and may struggle to make regular appointment times

How does SilverCloud work?

Once you have signed up and registered, your progress will be monitored by a qualified practitioner within our team, called your Supporter. Your Supporter will log in once every two weeks, on an agreed date, to check your progress and read any comments you have left them. In return, they will leave comments and suggestions about materials that may be useful to you.

You will be offered up to 6 review dates with your Supporter, and after these reviews are completed you can continue to access SilverCloud for up to a year from the date of registration. You do not need to be online for your review, however the next time you log on you will be asked to complete questionnaires monitoring your current mood.

How long does it take?

Each module takes approximately 40 minutes to complete, and we recommend you complete around one module a week.

There are extra components to complete in each module if you so wish, and most people complete the programme in 6 to 12 weeks. Please complete all work you wish your Supporter to see the day before your review date, so they are able to monitor your progress.

Like any form of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, the more you put in the more progress you will make.

Can I speak to someone about SilverCloud?

If you would prefer to speak to someone for your therapy, or are not sure of your options and what might be best, please call us on 0300 123 6020. We will then arrange a telephone assessment for you with one of our Practitioners to discuss what would be helpful to you. You can also email iaptshropshire@mpft.nhs.uk with your contact details, and we will get back to you to arrange an appointment.

Useful Resources and Links

If you require urgent mental health support and live in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, please call our helpline 0808 196 4501

Coronavirus and looking after your mental health

The current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is impacting everyone's daily lives at the moment and it is important to remember to take care of your mental health and wellbeing too.

Here are some useful resources offering general guidance on managing your mental wellbeing during this uncertain time:

Click on the topics below to view some self-help materials which may be beneficial during the outbreak:

Shropshire IAPT Cancellation Policy

It is important to attend all the appointments you book with us wherever possible. There may be times when you need to cancel for urgent reasons; we allow 2 such cancellations per person due to this.

Please contact us at least 24 hours before an appointment if you are unable to attend or wish to cancel or rearrange a session, so we are able to offer that slot to somebody else.

Further cancellations may result in your therapist being unable to offer you any more treatment sessions.

If you do not attend an appointment without notice, we may close your file with no further contact from us. We do this to be fair to everyone waiting to see us.

You will receive a reminder by text 48 hours before every appointment.

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The Body Keeps The Score - Bessel Van Der Kolk M.D

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Trauma

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Published by Penguin Random House

A Conversation with Bessel van der Kolk
Q. You've been working with traumatized children and adults for many years and have seen significant changes in how mental illness and trauma are treated. What have you learned from neuroscience, attachment research, and interpersonal neurobiology about how to help children and adults recover from toxic stress?
A. Trauma is ubiquitous in our society. Over 500,000 children are reported for abuse and neglect each year. One out of four Americans reports having been left with bruises after having been hit as a child, one out of five was sexually molested, one out of eight has witnessed severe domestic violence, and a a quarter grew up with alcoholism or drug addiction. Almost every inmate in our prison system, by far the largest in the world, has a serious history of prior trauma. Half a million women are raped each year, half of them before they are adolescents.

These experiences leave traces on people's biology and identity and have devastating social consequences-medical illnesses, problems with school and work performance, drug addiction and a variety of psychiatric illness. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calculate that childhood trauma is our single largest public health issue-more costly than cancer or heart disease-and one that is largely preventable by early prevention and intervention.

In order to overcome trauma people need to feel safe enough to open up their hearts and minds to others and become engaged with new possibilities. This can only be done if trauma survivors, and their communities, are helped to confront and confess the reality of what has happened and are helped to feel safe again. In many non-Western cultures this involves communal rhythmical activities, such as dancing, athletics, and collective prayer. Communal rituals of acknowledgment, support, and repentance can play a substantial role in healing from trauma.

Treatments that focus solely on decreasing a few PTSD symptoms, or on drugs to obliterate feelings, ignore the importance of integrating the traumatic experience in the overall arc of one's life, and they fail to help survivors reconnect with their communities. The scientific evidence for the efficacy of these therapies, while widely promulgated and practiced, is, in fact, quite disappointing.

Probably the most important challenge in recovering from trauma is learning to regulate oneself. We can activate this innate capacity by utilizing breath, touch, movement, and rhythmical engagement with one's fellow human beings, such as yoga, tai chi, and dancing, methods that are not widely utilized in medical settings or in school systems.
Q. In your book you talk about the effect of trauma on the brain. What changes occur in the brain in response to trauma? What happens when someone experiences a flashback?
A. Neuroscience research has shown that traumatized individuals are prone to activate brain areas involved in fear perception, and to have deficits in the areas involved in filtering out relevant from irrelevant information, as well as in the perception of bodily sensations. These changes do not occur in the rational part of the brain, and do not really seem to benefit merely from being aware of the error of one's ways.

The impact of trauma is located in the survival part of the brain, which does not return to baseline after the threat is over. This part of the brain is by definition unreasonable-you do not stop being hungry by reminding yourself how fat you are, and it's pretty difficult to talk yourself out of being angry, shut down, or in love.

One of the most devastating effects of trauma is that people's biology changes into a biology of threat; this is expressed on multiple levels, in stress hormones, immunology and what the brain selects to pay attention to. The intrinsic reward system changes, as do "attractors"-what turns you on or leaves you cold. As a consequence, traumatized people stay on hyper alert; they feel chronically unsafe and in danger, and they have problems feeling calm and enjoying the moment and they are out of touch with their surroundings. Trauma can make it difficult to have comfortable reciprocal relationships with one's children, partners, and coworkers.

Through brain imaging technology, we can visualize how traumatized people even have problems processing ordinary, nonthreatening information, which makes it difficult to fully engage in daily life and to learn from experience. As a result, they are frazzled, unfocused, and tend to repeat the same nonproductive behavior patterns, with the same miserable results.

Trauma affects the entire human organism-thinking, feeling, relationships, and the housekeeping of one's body. Trauma survivors are vulnerable to a host of medical illnesses and chronic pain syndromes, insomnia, drug and alcohol addiction, depression, obesity, and other issues related to optimal functioning of the entire organism, and the capacity for self regulation and self-care.
Q. What do you wish more people understood about trauma?
A. First of all, is important to understand is how ubiquitous trauma is in our society, what devastating effects it has on family life, workplace productivity, the facility to learn and take initiative, the ability to stay calm and focused, and the capacity to be compassionate with one's fellow man.

As a society we cannot afford to ignore trauma and keep our heads in the sand. There are, in fact, countries where governments have taken the science of trauma (and its prevention and treatment) seriously, with results to prove how well that works. For example, Norway has fifty-one citizens per hundred thousand in jail; the US, 951. Their students also have higher test scores and higher graduation rates from high school and college, and their society has a fraction of our crime rate.

I think that the general public tends to associate trauma with the military and terrorism, but the vast majority of traumas occur within families, schools, and neighborhoods, the very people whom they depend on for safety and security. Most traumatized women and children, for example, are traumatized by their intimates. Another important issue is that trauma has a different impact, depending on the age and relative maturity of the affected individual. The brains of traumatized kids develop in a "use-dependent" manner-they become experts in dealing with threat, and have problems with self-regulation, play, and the sort of imaginative creativity that is necessary to become productive members of society.

Trauma is a deeply communal problem: we are fundamentally social animals, and trauma profoundly affects people's capacity to get along with others and be a cooperative and enjoyable member of the tribe.
Q. You have worked with war veterans and at the beginning of your career worked with Vietnam vets before PTSD was an official diagnosis. What do you think of the current prescribed treatment by the Veteran Affairs office for trauma?
A. I currently treat only a few veterans and I am not intimately familiar with what is happening at the Veterans Administration. The VA is a pretty closed system-people who work at the VA rarely attend my workshops or lectures, or those of my close colleagues.

I hear that their main focus is on cognitive behavioral treatments, and on desensitizing people to their memories. These treatments, research shows, are not particularly effective. That is not surprising, given that being traumatized is not an issue of faulty cognition-the problems emanate from parts of the brain that have little to do with cognition.

The biggest problem for veterans is to fully engage in their current lives. The Body Keeps the Score provides a number of ways to reengage - some are ancient, like yoga, theater, and martial arts, while others, like neurofeedback, are based on the latest advances in neuroscience.
Q. What benefits does yoga offer patients in treatment? Are they universal?
Doctors at the VA and the DoD prescribe vast amounts of drugs, even though there is scant evidence that drugs significantly help traumatic stress. Drugs can obscure posttraumatic symptoms but not resolve them.

This issue is even more concerning in the treatment of traumatized children. The poorer you are the more likely it is that you will be given psychiatric drugs to control your behavior. These drugs can have devastating effects on children's capacity to learn, engage and feel good in their bodies.
Q. What do you hope to accomplish with The Body Keeps the Score? What do you want readers to take away from it?
A. Yoga is just one of many time-honored ways to help people experience ownership of their bodies and to feel safe and in control. Our most recent research study on this subject showed that yoga had better results than any drug studies so far for PTSD. That is not to say that everybody should practice yoga-one size never fits all-but every trauma survivor would do well to engage in practices that increases their inner bodily sense of control, safety, and flexibility.

In order to overcome trauma we have to befriend and be in touch with ourselves-our sensations and our emotions. Neuroscience research has shown that the only way we can consciously access that disturbed survival brain is through our interoceptive pathways - through the part of the brain that helps us to feel what is going on deep inside of ourselves.

A. I hope that all traumatized individuals, and their loved ones, will find this book helpful for comfort, understanding, and guidance. That politicians and policy makers will read this book to help them understand the devastating effects of early deprivation and punitive school systems on the health and welfare of our country, as well as the predictable consequences of putting our young men and women in harm's way.

That parents of adopted kids will understand what their children are dealing with, and serve as a guide to solutions.

That educators and school systems will implement trauma-based interventions for children who come from abuse and neglect, and thereby become agents of change to help all children become productive members of society. My greatest hope is that all school systems will teach the four R's: reading, writing, rhythmatic, and self-regulation. That from K to 12 all kids will be taught to experience how they can regulate themselves though their breath, movements, and synchronized interactions with others, and learn how their bodies, brains, and minds react to overwhelming stress with recognizable patterns that can be managed through self-regulation practices, more than with drugs or alcohol.

That it will inspire our armed forces to become as expert in helping returning warriors to once again become peaceful and productive civilians, as they are in transforming adolescents into members of magnificent fighting units.

That physicians will appreciate the role of trauma in the disintegration of bodily systems, and learn what they can do about it.

That mental health professionals will acknowledge the relationship between trauma, drug addiction, and numerous psychiatric "disorders" and incorporate effective trauma treatments in their practice.

That law enforcement and criminal justice personnel will read it to understand their own responses, and that of the people they are dealing with.

That psychiatrists will integrate the scientific knowledge that our brains are meant to help us cooperate and thrive in a community, and realize that their job is to help patients deal with the devastating effects of trauma on mind, brain, and body.

I hope that this book will help us all acknowledge the fact that our zip code has a more profound effect on health and well-being then our genetic code. In short, the goal of this book is to help us to become a trauma-informed society that will confront and deal with our largest public health issue: psychological trauma.

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Trauma Video 1: What is trauma and complex trauma? - Stepping Stones

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In this 4 minute video, we explain what trauma is and how complex trauma is different from trauma.